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dmforcier · July 1, 2016

I'm in the process of dissection. Initial results:
* no flying gnats
* no observed pests
* stem is lignified for about 1.5" above the soil line, but no evidence of peeling or softness above or below
* in a section above the first split, there is no evidence of dermal(?) discoloration
* no evidence of root deformation, however, the amount of root is considerably less than I would have expected for a plant this size

I haven't pulled the whole root ball yet and have pics to process and post, but I don't have time right now. Also intend to split the stem at the base and look closely.

Anything else you think I should look at?

July 1, 2016	#31
dmforcier Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,825	I'm in the process of dissection. Initial results: * no flying gnats * no observed pests * stem is lignified for about 1.5" above the soil line, but no evidence of peeling or softness above or below * in a section above the first split, there is no evidence of dermal(?) discoloration * no evidence of root deformation, however, the amount of root is considerably less than I would have expected for a plant this size I haven't pulled the whole root ball yet and have pics to process and post, but I don't have time right now. Also intend to split the stem at the base and look closely. Anything else you think I should look at? __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess. Why can't it get us out? - Will Rogers